The admissions office received a record-high number of undergraduate applications this year, but its acceptance rate did not set a record low, according to Dean of Undergraduate Admissions Lee Coffin.
I've wanted to write this column ever since the Johan Santana bonanza went down.
Renowned historian David Hackett Fischer explored yesterday how some of the United States' most revered presidents earned the respect and appreciation of the American people through courageous leadership.
After the men's tennis team pulled off a 5-4 upset last year over perennial heavyweight Trinity on the friendly indoor courts of the Gantcher Center, the Bantams returned the favor this season on their own indoor courts with a 7-0 sweep of the Jumbos on Tuesday, ending Tufts' four-game winning streak.
In a recent op-ed piece ("Reading Walden 160 years later," March 31), freshman Elizabeth Oka wrote, "Though capitalism certainly has its benefits for those in power and the elite, the middle and lower classes suffer."
On a bright winter afternoon, you head to Cousens for your lunchtime workout. As you hurry toward the gym's ramp entrance, a gleam catches your eye. You turn, look down into a large patch of bushes and suddenly realize that there is a rock with a plaque on it. If you stop to read the sign, you'll notice that it reads: "Site of the Stearns Estate, A Waystation on the Underground Railroad, a haven for slaves seeking freedom, 1850-1860. Placed here by members of the Tufts community who continue to honor the tradition of sanctuary. Dedicated April 8, 1987."
The beginning of April is always an interesting time for basketball fans. With the NBA playoffs just three weeks away, teams are clawing for every last loose ball to clinch that playoff spot, while in the college ranks, the NCAA Tournament is down to the Final Four.
When Tufts students logged into their e-mails on Monday evening, they came across their fourth public safety alert in the month of March.
Gold record-selling rapper Common will bring his socially conscious alternative hip hop to the Hill for this year's Spring Fling, Concert Board has confirmed.
Pfizer chief executive officer Jeff Kindler (A '77) will receive the Light on the Hill Award tomorrow in recognition of his achievements in active citizenship and corporate social responsibility. The award is the highest honor that the undergraduate student body bestows on Tufts alumni.
Usually around this time of the semester, recreational activities start to fall into a routine: Wii and hookah for a couple hours after class, paninis and cereal at Dewick for dinner, maybe a jug of Carlo Rossi and a free movie in Barnum, perhaps pitchers at Powderhouse Pub if it's Tuesday - followed by wandering campus hopeless in search of what Tufts standards define as a "party."
Eagerly anticipating the "Get a Life Tour," which rolls into Worcester on April 11, the Daily caught up with The Used guitarist Quinn Allman to talk about drummers, influences and group harmony.
JuicyCampus.com investigated for potential consumer fraud violations
In light of recent investigations of questionable study-abroad practices, the Forum on Education Abroad released a code of ethics to its more than 300 member institutions last month.
As members of the arts elite, we've been hearing all kinds of rumors about the possibility of a "Titanic 2." While this film has some people's hearts all a-twitter, it is utterly sickening to think of what could take place in such a film. Will the boat un-sink? Will Rose have to go back in time with Doctor Brown of "Back to the Future" to save Jack from his demise? Will there be zombies? Natalie Portman zombies?
Fans had to wait until the Elite Eight, but finally a couple of mini-upsets jolted the women's basketball world.
After sifting through many submissions, Concert Board has picked five bands that will compete in a battle royale at 5 p.m. Saturday at Hotung Café. These final five have made it through a competitive selection process and are prepared to bring their A game to the stage. The winner, as always, will earn an opening spot at Spring Fling on April 26.
